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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Bijan Robinson vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bijan Robinson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 19.5 PPG to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bijan Robinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Bijan Robinson (19.5 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Tyler Higbee (6.5 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBAtlanta Falcons#3PPG LEADER

Bijan Robinson

PPG

19.5

Games

Rush Yds

1,478

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

820

Bye

Week 11

TELos Angeles Rams#25

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Bijan Robinson

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

19.5 PPG6.5 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Bijan Robinson: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #3 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE in most league formats.

Bijan Robinson vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Bijan Robinson (RB, Atlanta Falcons) against Tyler Higbee (TE, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Bijan Robinson averaged 19.5 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Tyler Higbee posted 6.5 PPG across 9 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Bijan Robinson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Tyler Higbee is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Bijan Robinson (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Tyler Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Bijan Robinson outscored Tyler Higbee by a projected 221 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bijan Robinson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. That durability gap means Bijan Robinson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bijan Robinson scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Bijan Robinson caught 79 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Bijan Robinson is 9 years younger than Tyler Higbee (24 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bijan Robinson vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bijan Robinson	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	19.5	6.5
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	332	59
Rushing Yards	1,478	0
Rush Yds/Game	86.9	0.0
Rushing TDs	7	0
Receptions	79	25
Receiving Yards	820	281
Targets	103	36
Total TDs	11	3
Age	24	33
Experience	2 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Bijan Robinson outscored Tyler Higbee by 13.0 PPG in 2025 (19.5 to 6.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bijan Robinson or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bijan Robinson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Bijan Robinson and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Bijan Robinson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 13.0 points per game.

Do Bijan Robinson and Tyler Higbee share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Bijan Robinson and Tyler Higbee share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.